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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Construction Documents and Guaranteed Maximum Price for Renovation of the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System at Velasco Student Services Building
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program provides for renovation of the HVAC system at the Velasco Student Services Building.  District staff selected Carastro & Associates, Inc. and Vogel Bros. Building Company from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design and construction management services.  The scope of work provides for replacement of the existing HVAC system and connection of the system to chilled water being purchased from Ybor District Cooling. (The Board previously approved the agreement for the purchase of chilled water.)  Interior repainting and replacement of the existing ceiling, lights, and carpet is also included.  Project completion is scheduled for October 29, 2013.

Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will establish the cost for the project.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

Total construction cost is warranted at $1,801,382.  The construction budget is $1,802,000. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Local Millage.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Alice Sutton, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.14
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130521_564 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.14